In this episode of the RACC Podcast, we kick off Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! Sonia sits down with Donna Chuddley, the Education Coordinator and instructor for the Histotechnology Program at RACC. Donna is the former Supervisor of Histopathology with St. Luke’s University Health Network in the Anatomic Pathology Department. Donna explains the fast-growing field of histology and the demand for Histotechnicians in Medical and Clinical Laboratories.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

On the latest RACC Podcast, Sonia speaks with RACC business student and Founder/Executive Director of Now All Must Evolve (N.A.M.E.), Jermell Mitchell. The N.A.M.E. mission is based on changing the lives of historically underserved youth through transformative arts, athletics, and life skills training. He mentors, educates, and inspires young people to create a culture of positive change empowering them to become community leaders and advocates.A MUST listen to broadcast!Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

To the Reading community, Goldy Ghuman is a familiar face around the city. A tireless advocate for its residents, Goldy started at RACC with ESL classes, graduated with a degree in criminal justice, then transferred to Kutztown University to graduate with a degree in political science. She did not stop there. Goldy is currently enrolled at Seton Hall University, majoring in diplomacy and international affairs. Do not miss Sonia’s fascinating interview with one of Reading’s hometown success stories in the making.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Sarah Guevara graduated from Conrad Weiser High School this year and had been dual enrolled at RACC since 10th grade through the Technical Academy at BCTC for business. A focused, determined and diligent student, she is also a RACC Presidential Scholarship winner. She currently works at Olivet Boys & Girls Club as their community relations coordinator, and plans to obtain an associate degree at RACC this fall; then continue toward a bachelor’s degree. Do not miss this exciting, inspiring episode!Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Today, Sonia welcomes Melissa Hassler, a recent RACC graduate and current membership specialist at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. Listen to Melissa’s incredible story about overcoming extreme childhood obstacles, and her journey through early career and life changes; to making the right connections and ultimately finding solid ground in both her personal and professional life. She credits a great deal of her success to the faculty and staff at RACC for believing in, and supporting her potential, and providing the support and guidance necessary to give her the direction and confidence to pursue her dreams.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Today on the racc podcast, Sonia welcomes Executive Director at Family Promise of Berks County, and long-time RACC adjunct social work instructor, Bethany Bower. Bethany holds bachelors and masters degrees in social work from Kutztown University, and talks to Sonia about the high level of support, encouragement and direction the RACC faculty and staff provide to their students.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Anyone who has been on the RACC campus recently is familiar with Sonia’s latest guest. Armando Velazquez Santiago. Featured as a student speaker at the RACC 50th Gala celebration, Armando’s family immigrated to America, to make sure their children had a chance to succeed beyond anything they had done themselves. Soon to graduate from RACC (with several job offers already in hand), then transfer to Kutztown University, and finally on to Drexel University to complete his masters in computer science. Listen to Armando’s inspiring and motivating story.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

A naturally passionate person, Rachael Romig plans and oversees over 100 events annually for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) as their senior director of events & special programs. She also directs the initiatives of the Women2Women program, with the mission to develop women leaders by connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn and share ideas. After a full day at the GRCA, she refocuses her efforts to her wedding planning business, Just Breathe, which serves a growing local and national clientele. All this, while balancing a husband and two small children under five years old at home. A RACC graduate, who transferred to, and graduated from Kutztown University, Rachel shares the personal side of her educational journey, which also includes attending Albright College directly from high school.Pulling from her background in sales, marketing and interpersonal communication, hear how her work has shifted to educating others on the benefits and necessity of cultivating your network, building your personal brand, and creating true joy for herself and others around you.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

If you have ever watched Channel 69 News, you have no doubt seen our RACC Podcast guest, reporter, Caitlin Rearden. A Berks County native, Caitlin graduated from RACC, and then transferred to California State University of Los Angeles. After graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism, her career took her and her family all over the United States, from Mississippi to Washington, and back to Berks County. Learn more about Caitlin’s amazing career path and how she juggles a challenging, demanding schedule, while also being a great mom to her four children.Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Halema Bobby received her Associate in Health Science in May 2021 and is currently completing her Associate in Social Work. “I plan on completing my Bachelor in Social work through the Kutztown and RACC Cohort program offered here on RACC's campus. I am also a recipient of the PTK PASSHE Scholarship, which is a two-year full-ride. I was able to achieve all this while being a full-time student, working two jobs, and having to take care of my fibromyalgia,” says Halema. Listen to her amazing story, including her family’s journey from Afghanistan, to New York to Reading!Thank you for listening! For more information about RACC, visit us online. Stay connected, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.